In this July 18, 2016, file photo, former Milwaukee County, Wis. Sheriff David Clarke speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (J. Scott Applewhite)

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Former Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke is joining a political action committee that supports President Trump, saying in an email Tuesday he will serve as spokesman and senior adviser to the group. The firebrand sheriff has made a name for himself as one of the president's most outspoken and faithful backers, frequently voicing support for Trump's every move to his nearly 800,000 Twitter followers. The PAC he is joining, America First Action, works to elect Republican candidates who support the Trump administration, the AP reports. "I will help make sure we elect the candidates who will do what they promise in support of President Trump's agenda," Clarke said in an email announcing his move. "Just as important, I will see to it that the will of the American people is not derailed by the left or the self-serving Washington establishment."

Clarke announced his resignation as sheriff on Thursday after serving in that capacity for 15 years. "David Clarke is an American patriot, and we are very proud to welcome him to America First," Brian O. Walsh, President of America First Action, said in a statement. Clarke's departure comes at a tumultuous time for the polarizing sheriff, who has clashed with many of Milwaukee's government officials. Several members of his jail staff are under investigation by prosecutors and could face charges in the 2016 dehydration death of an inmate who was deprived of water for a week as punishment. Clarke is also facing several lawsuits, including two by the family of the deceased inmate, Terrill Thomas. Two former inmates who were pregnant during their time at the sheriff's jail have also filed lawsuits this year alleging they were shackled while giving birth.

I read all these comments by the "tolerant" and "compassionate" liberals. And you would think you were in the middle of a KKK rally. Oh YEA!!!! you all LOVE Robert Byrd and propped all those statues and road signs in his honor..... Let's see...I guess you're all stepping right in line with the historical left wing racist Demoncrats. You are so tolerant for the rights of minorities. Seems you're letting your true selves come out for the racist bigots that you are.

Tengu ?? Slayer of Vanity

Sep 6, 2017 3:10 PM CDT

PS pls send $$$$$$$$!

GeorgeSanchez

Sep 6, 2017 5:41 AM CDT

Excellent. We need to draw in more of the black vote. They've been on the Democrat Plantation too long.